JP6561716B2 - Vehicle information providing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides various types of information to a vehicle user, and more particularly, to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides various types of information using a vehicle-mounted device and an external device.

  As an information providing device for vehicles such as an in-vehicle information system, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-259542, a portable information device (external device) and an in-vehicle multimedia computer with a liquid crystal display (first on-vehicle device) mounted on the vehicle are disclosed. A configuration in which the components are connected to each other and can be controlled is disclosed. Thereby, external information (audio player, navigation system, Internet browser) of the vehicle possessed by the portable information device is displayed to the vehicle user via the display (information display unit) provided in the in-vehicle multimedia computer. That is possible.

JP 2001-22482 A

  In the vehicle information providing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 described above, it is possible to easily use the portable information device in the vehicle, and the in-vehicle information system (vehicle) is highly convenient for the vehicle user. Information providing device). By the way, there is room for improvement in the display layout of the vehicle external information when the vehicle external information held by the portable information device is presented to the vehicle user using an existing display instead of a dedicated display. .

  In particular, an existing display includes an instrument display (first information display unit) provided in a vehicle instrument and a HUD display (first display) provided in a head-up display device (HUD device) as a second vehicle-mounted device. 2), the various vehicle state information is usually displayed on both displays, and the vehicle state information is displayed as external information of the vehicle possessed by the portable information device. In order to display additionally to a display (instrument display or HUD display), various information displayed on the display (the various information here is information including the vehicle state information and the external information). It is necessary to change the layout and use the instrument display and the HUD display to display the vehicle external information. It was also thought to share.

However, when the layout of various information displayed on the instrument display and the HUD display is changed in this way, the user of the vehicle driving the vehicle while visually recognizing the various information is confused (that is, the visibility of various information). This is not desirable from the viewpoint of a human machine interface (HMI).
Accordingly, the present invention aims at providing an information providing apparatus for a vehicle capable of improving the human machine interface by paying attention to the above-mentioned improvements.

The present invention provides a first vehicle-mounted device having a first information display section that displays at least various states of the vehicle, and a second vehicle mount that includes a second information display section that displays at least the various states of the vehicle. And a control unit that controls the first and second information display units, and the control unit detects the first state when a predetermined state occurs among various states of the vehicle. When at least a display movement process for moving the display content displayed on the information display section to the second information display section is executed, and then the completion of the predetermined state is detected, the first and second information display unit first before displaying moving the display content of the order back to the display content of the second information display section, wherein the first, have row control of the second information display section, wherein, After the execution of the display movement process, the first information table Display contents displayed on part to move into a predetermined display position of the second information display section, and performs the first, control of the second information display section.

The present invention also provides a first vehicle-mounted device having a first information display unit that displays at least various states of the vehicle, and a second vehicle having a second information display unit that displays at least the various states of the vehicle. On-board equipment and control means for controlling the first and second information display units, and the control means detects the second state when a predetermined state has occurred among various states of the vehicle. At least a display movement process for moving the display content displayed on the information display unit to the first information display unit, and then detecting that the predetermined state has ended, the first and first first pre displaying moving the display content of the second information display section, to return to the display content of the second information display section, wherein the first, have row control of the second information display section, wherein the control means After the execution of the display movement process, the second information To move the display contents displayed on the display unit to a predetermined display position of the first information display section, and performs the first, control of the second information display section.

The present invention also provides a first vehicle-mounted device having a first information display unit that displays at least various states of the vehicle, and a second vehicle having a second information display unit that displays at least the various states of the vehicle. Equipped with a mounted device and control means for controlling the first and second information display units, the control means when detecting that the start switch ON operation state has occurred among the various states of the vehicle, At least display movement processing for moving the display content displayed on the second information display unit to the first information display unit is performed .

The present invention also provides a first vehicle-mounted device having a first information display unit that displays at least various states of the vehicle, and a second vehicle having a second information display unit that displays at least the various states of the vehicle. Equipped with a mounted device and control means for controlling the first and second information display units, the control means when detecting that an off operation state of the start switch has occurred among various states of the vehicle, At least a display movement process for moving display content displayed on the first information display unit to the second information display unit is performed .

  Further, the present invention is configured such that the first vehicle-mounted device is connected to the second vehicle-mounted device via a transmission medium built in the vehicle and can be connected to an external device that outputs vehicle external information. The communication unit includes a first control unit that controls the first vehicle-mounted device, and a second control unit that controls the second vehicle-mounted device, The second control unit can acquire external information of the vehicle via the communication unit and the transmission medium.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can provide a vehicle information providing apparatus capable of improving a human machine interface.

The block diagram which shows the connection state of the communication system for vehicles and various electrical components by embodiment of this invention. Schematic which shows the 1st vehicle mounting apparatus and combiner by the embodiment. AA sectional drawing of FIG. 2 (a hatching is abbreviate | omitted). The block diagram of the 1st vehicle equipment by the same embodiment. The block diagram of the 2nd vehicle equipment by the embodiment. The schematic of the 2nd vehicle equipment by the embodiment. The block diagram of the external apparatus by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part in the 1st display mode by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part in the 2nd display mode by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part in the 3rd display mode by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part in the 4th display mode by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of the 1st, 2nd information display part in the 4th display mode by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of the 1st, 2nd information display part in the 4th display mode by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part at the time of displaying a camera image in the 3rd display mode by the embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part when a user closes a door in the 3rd display mode by the embodiment, (b) is the 3rd according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part at the time of a user turning on a start switch in display mode. (A) is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part at the time of stopping in the 3rd display mode by the embodiment, (b) is used in the 3rd display mode by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd information display part when a person turns off a start switch.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a vehicle. Reference numeral 101 denotes a vehicular communication system. The vehicular communication system 101 includes a vehicular information providing device 102, an external device (here, a smartphone) 103 that is a portable information device, and a vehicular information providing device 102. It is comprised from the connection means 104 which connects the external apparatus 103, In this case, the information provision apparatus 102 for vehicles is the 1st vehicle-mounted apparatus 110 (it is set as the vehicle meter here) and the 2nd vehicle-mounted apparatus. 120 (here, a head-up display device).

  The first vehicle-mounted device 110 has various electrical components such as an audio 106, an air conditioner 107, a body control unit 108, and an engine control unit 109 via an in-vehicle LAN (multiplex communication line) 105 as a transmission medium built in the vehicle. And the second on-vehicle equipment 120. The external device 103 connected to the first vehicle-mounted device 110 via the connection means 104 can also be connected to the Internet via the communication means 130.

  FIG. 2 shows the unitized first vehicle-mounted device 110 and the first vehicle-mounted device 110 separated from the user (driver) side of the vehicle sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle. The schematic diagram when it sees the 2nd vehicle-mounted apparatus 120 (The combiner mentioned later with which the 2nd vehicle-mounted apparatus 120 is equipped) made into is shown is shown.

  FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the first vehicle-mounted device 110. From the first vehicle-mounted device 110, a speedometer that displays the traveling speed of the vehicle located on the left side in FIG. 3 in an analog manner. 1, a display unit 150 located on the right side in FIG. 1, an instrument case 160 constituting an exterior case of the first vehicle-mounted device 110, and the inside of the instrument case 160 The pointer-type display unit 140 and the display unit 150 are arranged side by side.

  A pointer-type display unit 140 that displays the traveling speed (vehicle state information) of the vehicle includes a pointer 141 that extends linearly, a drive unit 142 that includes an instrument movement that operates the pointer 141, and the drive unit 142 that is electrically connected. And a display board 144 that is located between the pointer 141 and the wiring board 143 and has a measurement value display section 144a such as a scale portion indicated by the pointer 141. A first light source 145 corresponding to the pointer 141 and a second light source 146 corresponding to the display panel 144 are mounted on the wiring board 143 provided on the rear side of the circuit board 143.

  In this case, the pointer 141 is formed of a light-transmitting material that can emit light when the first light source 145 is turned on, and the measurement value display portion 144a (see FIG. 2) of the display board 144 is the second light source. The light source 146 is made of a light transmissive material so as to emit light upon receiving the irradiation light.

  The wiring board 143 is made of, for example, a hard circuit board in which a conductive path as a wiring pattern is provided on a glass epoxy base material, and includes a driving device 142, light sources 145 and 146, a driving device 142, and light sources 145 and 146. A first control unit (described later) that controls a display and a third light source, which will be described later, provided in the display unit 150, a sound generator 147, and various electronic components (not shown) such as resistors and capacitors, Conductive connection is made to the conductive path.

  In addition, a case body 148 made of, for example, a white synthetic resin material is provided on the front side of the wiring board 143. Each light source 145 and 146 is accommodated in the case body 148 and light thereof is received. A plurality of illumination chambers are formed to guide the pointer toward the pointer 141 and the display plate 144 side.

  Then, on the front side of the pointer 141 and the display plate 144, there is provided a substantially flat plate-like first see-through portion 149 made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material that covers them, and this first see-through portion. 149 is disposed in the first front-side opening so as to close a first front-side opening, which will be described later, provided in the instrument housing 160. A user of the vehicle who visually recognizes the first vehicle-mounted device 110 can see through (view) the pointer 141 and the display board 144 through the first see-through unit 149.

  The display unit 150 includes a display 151 as an instrument display composed of a TFT-type liquid crystal display panel for displaying various types of information, a substantially flat second transparent portion 152 covering the front side of the display 151, and a display 151. A third light source 153 as a light emitting element for supplying illumination light is included.

  The second see-through portion 152 is formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material and is disposed so as to close a second front side opening described later provided in the housing 150, except for the position where the display 151 is disposed. A non-transparent portion 154 made of, for example, a black print layer is formed on the periphery of the rear side of the second see-through portion 152 by printing.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 155 denotes a holding part that holds the rear side periphery of the second see-through part 152, and the holding part 155 is formed integrally with the case body 148. In FIG. 3, 156 includes a boss portion provided for fixing the circuit board 170, and the boss portion 156 is formed integrally with the case body 148 in the same manner as the holding portion 155. The circuit board 170 is penetratingly formed on the circuit board 170 side, and the circuit board 170 is attached to the boss portion 156 using an appropriate fixing means.

  A vehicle user who visually recognizes the first vehicle-mounted device 110 can see (view) various information displayed on the display 151 through the second see-through unit 152. If necessary, the display 151 and the second see-through unit 152 are passed through a photo-curing transparent resin (not shown) made of an optical adhesive provided between the display 151 and the second see-through unit 152. You may make it join.

  In the case of this example, the display unit 150 (display 151) is composed of a display medium for an instrument that displays at least various vehicle states (vehicle state information based on vehicle state signals). Installed inside an instrument panel (not shown). The display unit 150 corresponds to a first information display unit described in claim 1 in the scope of claims described later.

  The instrument housing 160 is formed of, for example, a black synthetic resin material, and accommodates the pointer type display unit 140, the display unit 150, and the circuit board 170. In this case, the upper housing 161 and the lower housing 162 are accommodated. It is the structure divided | segmented into and.

  A first front side opening 163 is formed at a position corresponding to the pointer 141 and the display board 144 on the front side of the upper housing 161 located on the user side of the vehicle among the housings 161 and 162. A second front side opening 164 is formed at the corresponding location. A first see-through portion 149 is disposed in the first front-side opening 163, and a second see-through portion 152 is disposed in the second front-side opening 164. Reference numeral 165 denotes a sound emitting hole for releasing the sound emitted from the sounding body 147 to the outside of the first vehicle-mounted device 110.

  The circuit board 170 is made of, for example, a hard circuit board in which a predetermined circuit pattern is applied to a glass epoxy base material, and is located behind the wiring board 143 so as to be separated from the wiring board 143 (substantially parallel). ing. The circuit board 170 has an outer shape smaller than that of the wiring board 143, and is connected to the wiring board 143 by a connector using a wiring member (not shown).

  The circuit board 170 is formed with a communication unit to be described later for performing wireless communication with the external device 103. The communication unit includes an antenna circuit pattern formed on the back surface (one surface) of the circuit board 170 using a conductive material, and is electrically connected to the circuit pattern.

  FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted device 110. The first vehicle-mounted device 110 includes a first vehicle information terminal (first vehicle information input means) 210 for inputting / outputting various information (vehicle state signals) relating to various states of the vehicle, and a first multiplex communication input / output terminal (first 1 multiplex communication input / output means) 211, an operation information terminal 212 capable of inputting an operation instruction signal from a predetermined operation means 213, a first vehicle interface (first vehicle I / F) means 201, and a first vehicle A first control unit 202 configured by, for example, a microcomputer for controlling the mounted device 110, and a first storage unit 203 configured by a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory or an EEPROM in which a processing program of the first control unit 202 is stored. And a display 151 for visually informing the vehicle user of various information (various states of the vehicle) and various information (various states of the vehicle) to the user of the vehicle. The light source 145, 146, 153 is controlled based on the light source driving signal from the notification unit 204 including the sounding body 147 such as a speaker to be notified, the light sources 145, 146, 153, and the first control unit 202 described above. A light source driving circuit (not shown) for driving, a first driving unit 208 that also controls driving of the driving unit 142, the sounding body 147, and the display 151, and a connecting unit 104 for connecting to the external device 103. A communication unit (herein referred to as Bluetooth (registered trademark)) 209 as a wireless communication means.

  Here, when the vehicle is a motorcycle, the sounding body 147 may be a helmet speaker housed in a helmet worn by a passenger (user) who rides on the motorcycle. The communication unit 209 performs wireless communication with another communication unit 410 (described later) provided in the external device 103. In other words, the communication unit 209 is configured to be able to communicate (connect) with the external device 103 that outputs external information of the vehicle, and can exchange data with another communication unit 410 provided in the external device 103. .

  The operation unit 213 includes an operation input unit for performing various operations of the first vehicle-mounted device 110. For example, a cursor button or a determination button installed at an appropriate location in the vehicle so that the user can reach it. An operation instruction signal (remote operation instruction signal) to the external device 103 that is output from the operation means 213 when a vehicle user operates the operation means 213 can be applied. The information is input to the first control unit 202 through the operation information terminal 212 and the first vehicle interface unit 201, and further reaches the external device 103 side through the connection unit 104. Note that the operation means 213 may be a touch panel type operation input unit instead of the cross key type operation input unit described above.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the second vehicle-mounted device 120 includes a second vehicle information terminal (second vehicle information input means) 310 that inputs and outputs various information (vehicle state signals) relating to various vehicle states, and a second multiplex. A communication input / output terminal (second multiplex communication input / output means) 311, a second vehicle interface (second vehicle I / F) means 301, and a second for example comprising a microcomputer for controlling the second vehicle-mounted device 120. Control unit 302, second storage means 303 including a flash memory or a nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM in which the processing program of the second control unit 302 is stored, and the liquid crystal display panel 304 and the liquid crystal display panel 304 are illuminated. A fourth light source 305 that supplies light, and a second liquid crystal display 306 that emits display light, which will be described later, and a second liquid crystal display panel 304 that performs drive control. A driving unit 307, another light source driving circuit (not shown) for performing light emission control of the fourth light source 305 based on another light source driving signal from the second control unit 302, and a second vehicle-mounted device And a housing 308 (see FIG. 6) constituting 120 exterior cases. In this case, the housing 308 includes an upper housing H1 and a lower housing H2.

  Along with the lighting control of the fourth light source 305 by the second control unit 302, the display light L emitted from the liquid crystal display panel 304 is a transparent plate-like member through the translucent part H3 provided in the upper housing H1. By projecting on the combiner 309 made of (reflector), the user (see symbol E in FIG. 6) can visually recognize the display image V in a state of being superimposed on the scenery through the combiner 309.

  Note that the second vehicle-mounted device 120 described above has a casing 308 embedded (arranged) inside the instrument panel, and a combiner 309 that protrudes above the instrument panel includes at least various types of vehicles. The state (vehicle state information) includes a display medium that displays a virtual image as the display image V described above.

  Here, in the case of this example, it is assumed that the liquid crystal display 306 and the combiner 309 constitute the second information display unit 310, and the positional relationship between the first vehicle-mounted device 110 and the combiner 309 is Are arranged side by side, and in this example, the combiner 309 is positioned above (directly above) the first vehicle-mounted device 110.

  In the case of this example, it is assumed that the control means M is configured by the first control unit 202 and the second control unit 302, and the control means M includes the pointer type display unit 140 and the first information display. The display unit 150 and the second information display unit 310 (liquid crystal display 306) are controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the external device 103 is another communication unit (herein referred to as Bluetooth (registered trademark)) 410 as a wireless communication unit constituting the connection unit 104 for connecting to the first vehicle-mounted device 110. Various sensors (herein referred to as GPS modules) 411, interface (I / F) means 401, a third control unit 402 including, for example, a microcomputer that controls the external device 103, and a third control unit Third storage means 403 made up of a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory or EEPROM in which the processing program 402 is stored, a display with a touch panel that visually informs the vehicle user of various information (various states of the vehicle), etc. Other displays such as a speaker for audibly informing various information (vehicle various states) to the vehicle user. A communication module 408 constituting a communication means 130 for connecting to the Internet, another notification means 406 comprising a body 405, a third drive means 407 that also serves as drive control for the display 404 and other sounding body 405, and the like. And have.

  Here, when it is assumed that the navigation operation is performed, it is assumed that the third storage unit 403 stores map information for displaying a map and road sign information installed on the road. The third control unit 402 acquires necessary road sign information by referring to the third storage unit 403 based on the current position information acquired from the GPS module 411, for example, when performing a navigation operation. And

  In the present embodiment, the wireless communication unit including the communication unit 209 and the other communication unit 410 is applied to the connection unit 104 between the first vehicle-mounted device 110 and the external device 103. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it is also possible to connect the first vehicle-mounted device 110 and the external device 103 using the connection means 104 including a wired connection means such as USB.

  Next, the processing operation of the control means M when displaying vehicle state information on both the display 151 and the combiner 309 of the display unit 150 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The control means M receives the vehicle state signal via the first multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the first vehicle information terminal 210) and the second multiplex communication input / output terminal 311 (or the second vehicle information terminal 310). . Then, under the control of the control means M, vehicle state information corresponding to the first display mode M1 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309.

  In the first display mode M1 in which external information of the vehicle, which will be described later, is not displayed at all, and only the vehicle state information is displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309, the display 151 displays the vehicle under the control of the control means M. As the state information, a rotation speed display unit 500 that displays the engine rotation number of the vehicle, a shift position display unit 510 that displays the shift position, a fuel remaining amount display unit 520 that displays the remaining amount of fuel, and a direction that indicates the traveling direction of the vehicle An instruction display unit 530, a fuel consumption display unit 540 that displays the average fuel consumption of the vehicle, an outside air temperature display unit 550 that displays the temperature outside the vehicle, and a warning display unit 560 that is alert information are displayed.

  At this time, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven via the second driving means 307 under the control of the control means M, and the liquid crystal display panel 304 emits display light L consisting of display light for vehicle speed. Along with this, a vehicle speed display unit 570 that displays the traveling speed of the vehicle is displayed as a virtual image on the combiner 309 as vehicle state information.

  In the first display mode M1, the display 151 has a first display area R1 and a second display area R2 which are divided. The first display region R1 is located above the display 151, and the above-described rotation speed display unit 500, shift position display unit 510, remaining fuel amount display unit 520, and direction indication display, which are predetermined information D1 among the vehicle state information. The part 530 is displayed. In the case of this example, it is assumed that the predetermined information D1 also includes a vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309.

  The rotation speed display unit 500 is displayed at the center of the first display region R1, and the shift position display unit 510 is located on the left side of the rotation speed display unit 500 so as to be adjacent to the rotation speed display unit 500, and the remaining fuel amount display unit. 520 is positioned on the right side of the rotation speed display section 500 so as to be adjacent to the rotation speed display section 500, and the direction indication display section 530 has a first display so as to sandwich the shift position display section 510 and the remaining fuel amount display section 520. It is located on both ends of the region R1.

  In addition, the predetermined information D1 including at least the rotation speed display unit 500, the shift position display unit 510, the remaining fuel amount display unit 520, and the direction instruction display unit 530 has high priority and is visually recognized by the vehicle user. It is vehicle state information with a high frequency, and in the first display mode M1, the display layout is such that the predetermined information D1 is displayed on the first display region R1.

  On the other hand, the second display region R2 is positioned below the display 151, and the fuel consumption display unit 540, the outside air temperature display unit 550, and the warning display, which are other information D2 of the vehicle state information different from the predetermined information D1. The part 560 is displayed. The fuel consumption display unit 540 and the outside air temperature display unit 550 are displayed in a state of being arranged side by side on the left side of the second display region R2, and the outside air temperature display unit 550 is displayed directly below the fuel consumption display unit 540.

  Further, the other information D2 here is vehicle state information that is less frequently viewed by the user of the vehicle. In the first display mode M1, the other information D2 is transferred to the second display region R2. Display layout.

  The vehicle speed display unit 570 (included in one of the predetermined information D1) displayed on the combiner 309 is classified into vehicle state information that is most frequently viewed by the vehicle user, and is displayed in the first display mode. In M1, the display layout is displayed at the approximate center of the combiner 309, which is a display position where the user does not have to move his / her line of sight when driving the vehicle (display position where the user can instantly grasp).

  Next, a display layout displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the control unit M executes the second display mode M2 different from the first display mode M1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the second display mode M2, the information displayed on the display 151 is the same as that in the first display mode M1, and therefore only the display information displayed on the combiner 309 will be described below.

  First, the control unit M (the first control unit 202) establishes wireless communication between the communication unit 209 and another communication unit 410 provided in the external device 103 (that is, the communication unit 209 uses the other communication unit 410). When the detection signal indicates that data can be exchanged between them, the detection signal is transmitted (transmitted) to the second control unit 302 via the in-vehicle LAN 105.

  Then, the control means M receives the detection signal, and under the control of the control means M, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven via the second drive means 307, and vehicle speed display light is transmitted from the liquid crystal display panel 304. And the icon display light are emitted, and the combiner 309 is accompanied by an icon which is menu information indicating the type of external information of the vehicle in addition to the vehicle speed display unit 570 as shown in FIG. A display unit 580 is displayed.

  As described above, in this example, the state in which the icon display unit 580 (which is display information related to the operation of the external device 103) is additionally displayed on the combiner 309 is displayed in the second display mode with respect to the first display mode M1. The mode is M2.

  In this case, the icon display unit 580 includes a first icon display 581 for the navigation function, a second icon display 582 for the audio function, and a third icon display 583 for the telephone function, and the vehicle speed display unit in the combiner 309. It is displayed on the right side of 570. Thereby, the user of the vehicle recognizes that the above-described external information of the vehicle can be used (that is, recognizes that the navigation function, the audio function, and the telephone function can be used using the external device 103).

  Next, FIG. 10 shows a display layout displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the control unit M executes the third display mode M3 different from the first and second display modes M1 and M2 described above. It explains using.

  First, here, in a situation where the display layout corresponding to the second display mode M2 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display 151, the user can select each type of vehicle external information (operation of the external device 103). By looking at the icon displays 581, 582, and 583, the type of external information of the vehicle is selected.

  For example, when the first icon display 581 for the navigation function is selected by a predetermined operation by the user operation unit 213, the control unit M (first control unit 202) selects the first icon display 581. Selection information is detected, and the selection information is transmitted to the second control unit 302 via the in-vehicle LAN 105, and to the third control unit 402 via the communication unit 209 and the other communication unit 410. Is transmitted.

  In response to this, the control means M (second control unit 302) changes the display color of the first icon display 581 based on the selection information, and the third control unit 402 includes another communication unit 410. Then, external information of the vehicle (here, referred to as navigation information) is transmitted to the first vehicle-mounted device 110 via the communication unit 209.

  And the control means M (1st control part 202) receives the external information (navigation information) of the vehicle sent via the other communication part 410 and the communication part 209, and based on the said navigation information, FIG. In order to display the display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 as shown in FIG.

  That is, in the third display mode M3, the third control unit 402 provided in the external device 103 is a vehicle with respect to the first control unit 202 via the connection unit 104 (the other communication unit 410 and the communication unit 209). As the external information, navigation information and road sign information are output, and based on the navigation information, the first control unit 202 displays a navigation display unit 590 that is external information of the vehicle on the right side of the second display region R2. In order to display (additional display), the display unit 150 is controlled to display.

  Then, on the display 151 in the third display mode M3, as shown in FIG. 10, the rotational speed display unit 500, the shift position display unit 510, the remaining fuel amount display unit 520, the direction indication display unit 530, the fuel consumption A display unit 540, an outside air temperature display unit 550, and a navigation display unit 590 are displayed.

  Among these, the predetermined information D1 including the rotation speed display unit 500, the shift position display unit 510, the remaining fuel amount display unit 520, and the direction indication display unit 530 is the case of the first and second display modes M1 and M2. As in the first display area R1. That is, the individual display positions of the rotation speed display unit 500, the shift position display unit 510, the fuel remaining amount display unit 520, and the direction indication display unit 530 in the third display mode M3 are the first and second display modes M1, The position is the same as in the case of M2.

  In the third display mode M3, a navigation display unit 590 including a turn-by-turn display is displayed on the right side of the second display region R2 on the display 151. This turn-by-turn display includes an arrow display 591, an intersection name display 592, and a remaining distance display 593 to the intersection.

  When performing turn-by-turn display as external information of the vehicle, the third control unit 402 displays an image on the first vehicle-mounted device 110 side via the connection unit 104 (the other communication unit 410 and the communication unit 209). Instead of outputting information, a command may be output. For example, a plurality of types of turn-by-turn display information are stored in the first storage unit 203 in advance, and the control unit M (first control unit 202) stores the turn-by-turn display information corresponding to the command in the first order. This can be dealt with by reading from the storage means 203 and displaying on the display 151. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the amount of information output from the external device 103 to the first vehicle-mounted device 110 via the connection unit 104 (communication unit 209, other communication unit 410).

  The navigation display unit 590 may apply a map display instead of the turn-by-turn display. At this time, it is assumed that the third control unit 402 outputs image information via the connection unit 104 (the other communication unit 410 and the communication unit 209).

  In the third display mode M3, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven through the second drive unit 307 under the control of the control unit M, and the vehicle speed display light and the road are transmitted from the liquid crystal display panel 304. Display light L composed of sign display light (restricted speed display light) is emitted, and the combiner 309 is arranged around the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 in addition to the vehicle speed display unit 570 as shown in FIG. In the vicinity), a speed limit display unit 600 that is road sign information installed on the road is displayed. For example, in FIG. 10, the speed limit display unit 600 is displayed on the right side of the combiner 309.

  Next, during execution of the third display mode M3 shown in FIG. 10, the display is performed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the fourth display mode M4 different from the first to third display modes M1 to M3 is executed. A display layout to be performed will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, an input signal (selection of each icon display related to the operation of the external device 103) output from the operation unit 213 when the user operates the operation unit 213 is transmitted to the control unit M through the operation information terminal 212 and the vehicle interface unit 201. (First control unit 202). Then, the control means M (first control unit 202) is configured to input the input signal indicating that each icon display related to the operation of the external device 103 has been selected (a predetermined state among various vehicle states). Is detected, the input signal is transmitted to the control means M (second control unit 302) via the in-vehicle LAN 105.

  Accordingly, under the control of the control means M, the combiner 309 has an icon display portion 580 displayed in the second display mode M2 instead of the speed limit display portion 600 that has been displayed so far. It is displayed again (displayed to interrupt). Here, there is an interrupt display described in claim 3 of the claims which will be described later, in a state where the icon display unit 580 is displayed to interrupt the combiner 309 (second information display unit 310). A state (that is, the predetermined state) is defined.

  Further, at this time, under the control of the control means M, the fuel consumption display unit 540 and the outside air temperature display unit 550 that have been displayed on the left side of the second display region R2 on the display 151 are displayed on the combiner 309. The speed limit display portion 600 that has been moved is displayed. That is, at this time, when the control unit M detects the input signal, the display content (that is, the speed limit display unit 600) displayed on the combiner 309 (second information display unit 310) is displayed on the display 151 (first speed). That is, at least the display movement process for moving to the information display unit 150) is executed.

  As described above, when the interrupt display of the icon display unit 580 is performed on the speed limit display unit 600 displayed on the combiner 309, the control unit M displays a predetermined display position (second display on the display 151). A process of moving and displaying the speed limit display portion 600 to the display position of the display area R2 is executed. That is, this means that the control means M determines the display content (speed limit display unit 600) displayed on the combiner 309 (second information display unit 310) after the execution of the display movement process as described above. This means that the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled in order to move to the displayed position.

  Thereafter, when the user performs an operation to end the selection of the icon display 580 by using the operation unit 213, the control unit M detects selection end information indicating that the selection of the icon display 580 by the user has ended, Based on the selection end information, the display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 (see FIG. 10) is displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309. Take control.

  In other words, when the control means M detects the selection end information indicating that the input of the input signal (the predetermined state) has ended, the display content of the display 151 and the combiner 309 is displayed on the display 151 before the display is moved. In order to return to the display content of the combiner 309 (that is, the display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 in FIG. 10), the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled, and the speed limit display unit 600 Is displayed again around (near) the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309.

  Similarly, during execution of the third display mode M3 shown in FIG. 10, the display is performed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the fourth display mode M4 different from the first to third display modes M1 to M3 is executed. Another display layout to be performed will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control means M sends various warning signals (in this case, a trunk opening signal indicating that the trunk at the rear of the vehicle is open) via the first multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the first vehicle information terminal 210). Upon receipt, a warning display section 560 “Trunk is open” is displayed on the right side of the second display area R2 on the display 151. That is, at this time, when the control means M detects the warning signal indicating that the trunk is open (a predetermined state among various vehicle conditions), the warning signal is transmitted via the in-vehicle LAN 105. M (second control unit 302).

  Along with the display of the warning display unit 560, under the control of the control means M, the combiner 309 has a master warning unit 610 as a simple notification unit instead of the speed limit display unit 600 displayed so far. Displayed to interrupt. Here, a state in which the master warning unit 610 is displayed so as to interrupt the combiner 309 is defined as a state in which there is an interrupt display described in claim 3 (that is, the predetermined state).

  Further, at this time, under the control of the control means M, the speed limit display unit 600 is replaced with the fuel consumption display unit 540 and the outside air temperature display unit 550 that have been displayed on the left side of the second display region R2 on the display 151 until then. Is moved and displayed. That is, at this time, when the control means M detects the warning signal, it executes at least display movement processing for moving the display content (speed limit display section 600) displayed on the combiner 309 to the display 151. become.

  As described above, when the interrupt display of the master warning unit 610 is performed on the speed limit display unit 600 displayed on the combiner 309, the control unit M displays a predetermined display position (second display region R2). The speed limit display unit 600 is moved to the display position) and displayed.

Thereafter, when the generation factor of the warning signal is eliminated (that is, when the control means M receives the trunk closing signal indicating that the trunk is closed), the mode shifts to the third display mode M3 (see FIG. 10), The speed limit display unit 600 is displayed again around (in the vicinity of) the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309.

  In other words, when the control means M detects the trunk closing signal indicating that the input of the trunk opening signal (the predetermined state) has been completed, the display contents of the display 151 and the combiner 309 are displayed before the display is moved. 151, the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled to return to the display content of the combiner 309 (that is, the display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 in FIG. 10), and the speed limit display unit 600 is displayed again around (in the vicinity of) the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309.

  Similarly, during execution of the third display mode M3 shown in FIG. 10, the display is performed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the fourth display mode M4 different from the first to third display modes M1 to M3 is executed. Another display layout to be performed will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control means M (first control unit 202) receives external information of the vehicle as communication information (herein, called incoming call information) via the other communication unit 410 and the communication unit 209 from the external device 103 side. . At this time, when the control means M detects incoming call information indicating that an incoming call (predetermined state among various states of the vehicle) has occurred, the incoming call information is transmitted to the control means M (second state via the in-vehicle LAN 105. Control unit 302). That is, in the case of this example, the control means M (first control unit 202) is configured to be able to acquire the incoming call information (vehicle external information) via the communication unit 209 and the in-vehicle LAN 105.

  Then, under the control of the control means M, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven via the second drive means 307, and the liquid crystal display panel 304 displays the display light L composed of vehicle speed display light and telephone information display light. Accordingly, the incoming call icon 620 corresponding to the incoming call information is displayed on the right side of the vehicle speed display unit 570 on the combiner 309 in place of the speed limit display unit 600 displayed so far. Here, a state in which the incoming call icon 620 is displayed to interrupt the combiner 309 is defined as a state in which the interrupt display described in claim 3 is present (that is, the predetermined state).

  At this time, when the control means M receives the incoming call information, the navigation display unit 590 displayed on the right side of the second display area R2 based on the incoming call information displays a call corresponding to the incoming call information. Control is performed to display the display 151 so that the incoming call display unit 630 is switched and displayed.

  As a result, the navigation display unit 590 that has been displayed in the second display area R2 until then is hidden, and the name 631 of the other party who has made a call to the external device 103 and the call from the other party are answered. A telephone call display unit 630 including response selection information 632 for selecting whether or not to connect (display) is displayed (interrupt display).

  Further, at this time, under the control of the control means M, the fuel consumption display unit 540 and the outside air temperature display unit 550 that have been displayed on the left side of the second display region R2 on the display 151 are displayed on the combiner 309. The speed limit display portion 600 that has been moved is displayed. That is, at this time, when the control means M detects the incoming call information, it executes at least display movement processing for moving the display content (speed limit display portion 600) displayed on the combiner 309 to the display 151. It will be.

  As described above, when the interrupt display of the incoming call icon 620 is performed on the speed limit display unit 600 displayed on the combiner 309, the control unit M displays a predetermined display position (second display region R2). The speed limit display unit 600 is moved to the display position) and displayed.

Thereafter, for example, when the control means M receives a telephone response signal output from the operation means 213 when the user operates the operation means 213, the control means M shifts to the third display mode M3 (see FIG. 10), and the speed limit speed is increased. The display unit 600 is displayed again around (near) the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309.

  In other words, when the control means M detects the telephone response signal indicating that the input of the incoming call (the predetermined state) has been completed, the display content of the display 151 and the combiner 309 is displayed on the display 151 before the display is moved. In order to return to the display content of the combiner 309 (that is, the display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 in FIG. 10), the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled, and the speed limit display unit 600 Is displayed again around (near) the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309.

  Similarly, during execution of the third display mode M3 shown in FIG. 10, the display is performed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the fourth display mode M4 different from the first to third display modes M1 to M3 is executed. Another display layout to be performed will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, an input signal (selection of various camera image displays) output from the operation unit 213 when the user operates the operation unit 213 is transmitted to the control unit M (first control) through the operation information terminal 212 and the vehicle interface unit 201. Part 202). When the control means M (the first control unit 202) detects the image input signal indicating that the display selection of the various camera images (a predetermined state among the various states of the vehicle) has occurred, the image input is performed. The signal is transmitted to the control means M (second control unit 302) via the in-vehicle LAN 105.

  Accordingly, under the control of the control means M (second control unit 302), the combiner 309 displays the shift position display unit in the predetermined information D1 instead of the speed limit display unit 600 displayed so far. 510, a remaining fuel amount display unit 520, and a direction instruction display unit 530 are moved and displayed. That is, at this time, when the control unit M detects the image input signal, the display contents (that is, the shift position display unit 510 and the fuel remaining amount display unit 520) displayed on the display 151 (first information display unit 150). In this case, at least display movement processing for moving the direction instruction display unit 530) to the combiner 309 (second information display unit 310) is executed.

  Furthermore, at this time, under the control of the control means M, various camera images (a night vision camera image that secures a night vision or a back monitor image that secures a vision behind the vehicle) over the entire display area of the display 151. 640 is displayed, and the speed limit display unit 600 displayed on the combiner 309 is moved instead of the fuel consumption display unit 540 and the outside air temperature display unit 550 displayed on the left side of the second display region R2 until then. Is displayed. Thus, when various camera images are displayed, the display control is performed so as to secure the display area of the display 151 as shown in FIG. 14, so that it is possible to provide a camera image that is easy for the user to visually recognize.

  That is, at this time, when the control means M detects the image input signal, it executes at least a display movement process for moving the display content (the speed limit display unit 600) displayed on the combiner 309 to the display 151. It will be. Further, here, the state in which the camera image 640 is displayed on the display 151 is defined as the state in which the camera image is displayed as described in claim 3 (that is, the predetermined state), and the shift to the combiner 309 is performed. The state in which the position display unit 510, the remaining fuel amount display unit 520, and the direction indication display unit 530 are displayed so as to interrupt is the state in which the interrupt display described in claim 3 is present (that is, the predetermined state). I will define it.

  As described above, when the control means M displays the interrupt of the shift position display unit 510, the remaining fuel amount display unit 520, and the direction instruction display unit 530 on the speed limit display unit 600 displayed on the combiner 309. The speed limit display 600 is moved to the display position (predetermined location) of the second display region R2 on the display 151 and displayed.

  Further, the control means M displays a predetermined display when there is a display request for the camera image 640 to the shift position display unit 510, the fuel remaining amount display unit 520, and the direction indication display unit 530 displayed on the display 151. The shift position display unit 510, the remaining fuel amount display unit 520, and the direction indication display unit 530 are moved and displayed at positions (that is, both sides of the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309). That is, this means that the control means M displays the display contents (shift position display unit 510, fuel remaining amount display unit 520) displayed on the display 151 (first information display unit 150) after the execution of the display movement process. This means that the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled to move the direction indication display unit 530) to the above-described predetermined display position.

  After that, for example, when the control unit M receives a camera image release signal output from the operation unit 213 when the user operates the operation unit 213, the display state of the display 151 is the third state under the control of the control unit M. Then, the speed limit display unit 600 is displayed again around (in the vicinity of) the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 of the combiner 309.

  In other words, when the control means M detects the camera image release signal indicating that the input of the image input signal (the predetermined state) has ended, the display contents of the display 151 and the combiner 309 are displayed before the display is moved. In order to return to the display contents of the display 151 and the combiner 309 (that is, the display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 in FIG. 10), the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled to display the speed limit. The unit 600 is displayed again around (near) the display position of the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309.

  Next, using FIG. 15, the control means M is displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the opening mode (fifth display mode) M5 different from the first to fourth display modes M1 to M4 is executed. A display layout will be described.

The control means M receives a vehicle state signal (the door open signal) indicating that the user has opened the door of the vehicle via the first multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the first vehicle information terminal 210). After that, the control means M receives a vehicle state signal (the door close signal) indicating that the user has closed the door of the vehicle. Thereby, the control means M determines that the user of the vehicle has entered the vehicle, and executes a process of performing an opening display that is an initial effect display using the display 151 (see FIG. 15A).

  Specifically, the control means M reads the opening display image A from the first storage means 203, outputs it to the display 151, and executes a process of turning on the third light source 153. As a result, the opening display image A is displayed on the display 151. Here, the opening display image A is an external view of the vehicle shown in FIG.

  At this time, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven via the second driving means 307 under the control of the control means M, and the liquid crystal display panel 304 emits display light L consisting of display light for vehicle speed. Accordingly, the vehicle speed display unit 570 is displayed as a virtual image on the combiner 309 (see FIG. 15A).

  Next, the control means M is a vehicle state signal (ON operation signal) indicating that the user has turned on the ignition switch (start switch) via the first multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the first vehicle information terminal 210). ). That is, at this time, the control means M detects the ON operation signal indicating that the ignition switch ON operation state (a predetermined state among various vehicle states) has occurred. Here, the state where the ignition switch is turned on is defined as the state where the opening display described in claim 3 is present (that is, the predetermined state).

  Thus, the control means M replaces the opening display A using the display 151 with the first and second information to move and display the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309 to the display 151 side. Control for operating the display units 150 and 310 is performed (see FIG. 15B). Therefore, at this time, when the control means M detects the ON operation signal, it executes at least display movement processing for moving the display content (that is, the vehicle speed display unit 570) displayed on the combiner 309 to the display 151. It will be.

  At this time, for example, when the control unit M receives a remaining fuel warning signal indicating that the remaining amount of fuel is small, the combiner 309 is controlled under the control of the control unit M. A master warning unit 610 based on the remaining fuel warning signal and a warning display unit 560 “please refuel” are displayed (see FIG. 15B).

  Thereafter, when the control means M receives a vehicle speed signal indicating that the running speed of the vehicle exceeds 0 km / h, the display information displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 is displayed as a first information as shown in FIG. In order to return to the vehicle state information corresponding to the display mode M1, control is performed to operate the first and second information display units 150 and 310. In other words, when the control means M detects the vehicle speed signal indicating that the initial effect display (the predetermined state) has ended, the display content of the display 151 and the combiner 309 is displayed on the display 151 and the combiner before the display is moved. In order to return to the display contents 309 (display information corresponding to the first display mode M1 in FIG. 8), the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled.

  Here, for the sake of convenience, the first display mode M1 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 before the ignition switch is turned off during the previous vehicle operation, which is the stage before the initial effect display. The display state of the display 151 and the combiner 309 at the time of the previous driving of the vehicle is defined as the display content of the display 151 and the combiner 309 before moving the display.

  Next, using FIG. 16, the control means M is displayed on the display 151 and the combiner 309 when the ending mode (sixth display mode) M6 different from the first to fourth display modes M1 to M4 is executed. A display layout will be described.

  When the control means M detects a signal (vehicle speed zero signal) indicating that the vehicle has stopped via the first multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the first vehicle information terminal 210), the control means M performs a second operation as shown in FIG. Instead of the vehicle state information corresponding to the first display mode M1, the first and second information display units 150 and 310 are displayed in order to move the vehicle speed display unit 570 displayed on the combiner 309 to the display 151 for display. Control to operate is performed (see FIG. 16A).

  At this time, under the control of the control means M, the combiner 309 displays, for example, a master warning unit 610 based on the remaining fuel warning signal and a warning display unit 560 “please refuel” (FIG. 16A )reference).

  Next, the first control unit 202 uses the first multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the first vehicle information terminal 210) to indicate a vehicle state signal (OFF) indicating that the vehicle user has turned off the ignition switch. When the operation signal is received, a process for performing an ending display using the display 151 is executed (see FIG. 16B).

  Specifically, the first control unit 202 reads out the ending display image B from the first storage unit 203, outputs the ending display image B to the display 151, and executes a process of turning on the third light source 153. Thereby, the ending display image B is displayed on the display 151. Here, the ending display image B is an external view of the vehicle as shown in FIG. 15B (note that the ending display image B and the opening display image A are different).

  At this time, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven via the second driving unit 307 under the control of the second control unit 302, and the display light L including the display light for vehicle speed is emitted from the liquid crystal display panel 304. Accordingly, the vehicle speed display unit 570 is displayed as a virtual image on the combiner 309 (see FIG. 16B).

  Thereafter, when the control means M receives a vehicle state signal (door open signal) indicating that the user has opened the door of the vehicle, the control means M terminates the display output to the display 151 and turns off the third light source 153. And the display 151 is in a non-display state. Similarly, the control means M terminates the driving of the liquid crystal display 306 and executes a process of turning off the fourth light source 309, and the combiner 309 enters a non-display state. As described above, in the fifth and sixth display modes M5 and M6, when the driving load on the user such as the opening display and the ending display is small, the display content is displayed between the display 151 and the combiner 309. Because the display is moved and displayed, it is possible to enhance the production effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the control unit M detects that the predetermined state (for example, a state in which each icon display is selected) has occurred, the display content (for example, the speed limit) displayed on the combiner 309 is detected. At least a display movement process for moving the display unit 600) to the display 151 is performed. After that, when it is detected that the predetermined state has ended, the display contents of the display 151 and the combiner 309 are displayed on the display 151 and the display 151 before the display movement. In order to return to the display contents of the combiner 309 (display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 in FIG. 10), the user is again controlled by controlling the first and second information display units 150 and 310. Easy-to-view display layout (that is, providing information suitable for the situation where the user driving the vehicle is placed) In it, it is possible to improve the human-machine interface.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the control unit M detects that the predetermined state (for example, display selection of various camera images) has occurred, the display content (for example, the shift position display unit 510, the fuel, etc.) displayed on the display 151 is displayed. At least a display movement process for moving the remaining amount display unit 520 and the direction indication display unit 530) to the combiner 309 is executed. After that, when it is detected that the predetermined state is finished, the display contents of the display 151 and the combiner 309 are displayed. The first and second information display units 150 and 310 are controlled so as to return to the display contents (display information corresponding to the third display mode M3 in FIG. 10) of the display 151 and the combiner 309 before the display is moved. By doing so, the display layout is made easy for the user to see again (that is, suitable for the situation where the user is placed) Do boric offer) it is possible, it is possible to improve the human-machine interface. In addition, when a predetermined state occurs, display content is moved and displayed between the display 151 and the combiner 309, so that it is possible to secure a display area according to priority and further improve visibility. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control means M displays the content displayed on the display 151 (for example, the shift position display unit 510, the remaining fuel amount display unit 520, the direction instruction display unit 530) or the combiner after the display movement process is executed. By controlling the first and second information display units 150 and 310 in order to move the display content (for example, the speed limit display unit 600) displayed in 309 to a predetermined display position, it is determined in advance. Since the display content is displayed at the display position, the display layout is easy for the user to visually recognize. Further, when the display content is moved and displayed between the display 151 and the combiner 309, the display content is moved to a predetermined display position, so that the user can easily view the display content without being confused by the user. There is an advantage that the human machine interface can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the control means M includes a first control unit 202 that controls the first vehicle-mounted device 110 and a second control unit 302 that controls the second vehicle-mounted device 120. The second control unit 302 can acquire the external information of the vehicle via the communication unit 209 and the in-vehicle LAN 105, so that the external information of the vehicle output from the external device 103 is the first through the communication unit 209. And then sent to the second control unit 302 (second on-vehicle equipment 120) via the in-vehicle LAN 105, the second on-vehicle equipment 120 and the external equipment 103 are connected to each other. Since it becomes unnecessary to connect using a dedicated communication means, there is an advantage that an increase in cost can be suppressed.

  In addition, this invention is not limited by the above-mentioned embodiment and drawing. Changes (including deletion of constituent elements) can be added to the embodiments and the drawings as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first vehicle-mounted device 110 is provided with the first control unit 202, and the second vehicle-mounted device 120 is provided with the second control unit 302. The vehicle-mounted devices 110 and 120 may be controlled by a single control unit (not shown).

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus using an external device and two vehicle-mounted devices, and one of the two vehicle-mounted devices includes a vehicle meter (vehicle meter) that displays vehicle information. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a navigation device or a multi-display device mounted on a vehicle.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Communication system for vehicles 102 On-vehicle equipment 103 External equipment 104 Connection means 105 In-vehicle LAN (transmission medium)
110 First vehicle-mounted device 120 Second vehicle-mounted device 150 Display unit (first information display unit)
151 Display 202 First Control Unit 204 First Display Unit 209 Communication Unit 213 Operation Unit 302 Second Control Unit 309 Combiner 310 Second Information Display Unit 410 Other Communication Unit 570 Vehicle Speed Display Unit 580 Icon Display Unit 590 Navigation Display unit 600 Speed limit display unit 610 Master warning unit 620 Incoming call icon 630 Incoming call display unit 640 Camera image D1 Predetermined information D2 Other information M Control means R1 First display area R2 Second display area

Claims (5)

A first on-vehicle device having a first information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
A second on-vehicle device having a second information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
Control means for controlling the first and second information display units,
When the control means detects that a predetermined state has occurred among the various states of the vehicle, the display moves the display content displayed on the first information display unit to the second information display unit. Perform at least the move process,
Thereafter, when it is detected that the predetermined state has ended, the display contents of the first and second information display sections are returned to the display contents of the first and second information display sections before the display movement. first, we have row control of the second information display section,
The control unit is configured to move the display content displayed on the first information display unit to a predetermined display position on the second information display unit after the display movement process is performed. A vehicle information providing apparatus that controls the second information display unit . A first on-vehicle device having a first information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
A second on-vehicle device having a second information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
Control means for controlling the first and second information display units,
When the control unit detects that a predetermined state has occurred among the various states of the vehicle, the display unit moves the display content displayed on the second information display unit to the first information display unit. Perform at least the move process,
Thereafter, when it is detected that the predetermined state has ended, the display contents of the first and second information display sections are returned to the display contents of the first and second information display sections before the display movement. first, we have row control of the second information display section,
The control means is configured to move the display contents displayed on the second information display unit to a predetermined display position on the first information display unit after the display movement process is executed. A vehicle information providing apparatus that controls the second information display unit . A first on-vehicle device having a first information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
A second on-vehicle device having a second information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
Control means for controlling the first and second information display units,
When the control means detects that an on-operation state of the start switch has occurred among the various states of the vehicle, the display content displayed on the second information display unit is transferred to the first information display unit. car dual information providing apparatus you characterized by performing at least the display movement processing for moving the. A first on-vehicle device having a first information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
A second on-vehicle device having a second information display unit for displaying at least various states of the vehicle;
Control means for controlling the first and second information display units,
When the control means detects that the start switch OFF operation state has occurred among the various states of the vehicle, the display content displayed on the first information display unit is transferred to the second information display unit. car dual information providing apparatus you characterized by performing at least the display movement processing for moving the. The first vehicle-mounted device includes a communication unit configured to be connected to the second vehicle-mounted device via a transmission medium built in the vehicle and to be connected to an external device that outputs vehicle external information. Have
The control means includes a first control unit that controls the first on-vehicle equipment, and a second control unit that controls the second on-vehicle equipment,
The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second control unit is capable of acquiring external information of the vehicle via the communication unit and the transmission medium. Information provision device.

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